The Washington Post Real Estate Section is working on an article featuring Truxton Circle. Jennifer Ragins and I were interviewed for the article and possible others as well. Jennifer Ragins, one of the founders of the Bates Area Civic Association and President of the Homeowners Association possesses tremendous knowledge of the historic value of our … More Washington Post to Feature Truxton Circle Neighborhood
Director Bellamy: I am writing to you regarding an issue in my community on which the residents are becoming increasingly frustrated by the perceived lack of responsiveness from your agency and it’s assigned representative. The issue I refer to concerns a request for the installation of speed calming measures along P Street, N.W., between North … More ANC5C01 letter to DDOT re: P St speed bumps
Geovani, BACA President, had this to say on the MPD list serv. See below his thoughtful response to the value of neighborhood safety walks. To join safety walks in our area, email Geovani or meet on the corner of 1st and P St NW at 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All active neighborhood participation is … More What’s the value of neighborhood safety walks
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 7pm HarryThomasRecreationCenter,1743 Lincoln Rd. NE This is an opportunity to meet with our Police Lieutenant, Sergeants and Officers to discuss specific concerns. Topics may include: Specific crimes in the neighborhood Areas you wish for MPD to focus on or address Redistricting of Police Districts Other safety concerns If crime and … More Wednesday, April 20, Metropolitan Police PSA 501 Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Bennett Career Institute 7:00pm -9:00pm 7th & Monroe Street NE AGENDA Monthly Public Meeting At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, floor time is limited to 60 seconds. During deliberations, Commissioners are … More Tuesday, April 19th ANC Meeting
The National Capital Planning Commission (www.ncpc.gov) has issued an announcement about its next public meeting: NCPC Tentative Agenda for May 2011 The National Capital Planning Commission’s Tentative Agenda (http://www.ncpc.gov/DocumentDepot/Tentative_Agendas/TentativeAgenda_Current.pdf ) for its May 5, 2011 meeting is now available online. The meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. and will be held at NCPC’s offices, located at 401 … More Dunbar High School design plans at next NCPC meeting
Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Michael Brown, Co-Chairpersons of the Subcommittee on Redistricting, recently announced two public hearings on B19-219, the “Ward Redistricting Amendment Act of 2011.” The first public hearing will be held on April 25 at 6:00 pm, in Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW). The second public … More Public Hearings on Redistricting Scheduled
If Wal-Mart is coming to Ward 5, we need guarantees that: *The jobs will go to Ward 5 residents *The traffic plan will not hurt our neighborhoods *The security plans meet our community’s needs *The city government will not have to cover infrastructure costs Concerned residents of Ward 5 will be meeting this Saturday to … More Weigh in on the Ward 5 Walmart!
Free Event Hosted by Perry Center’s Business Advisory Council (Art Work by Perry Youth will be for sale!) Friday, April 15, 2011 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CNN Lobby 820 First Street, NE (between H & K Streets NE / entrance off First Street NE) Come celebrate the wonderful work created by the youngsters … More Come join us for A “Night at the Museum” This Friday, April 15th: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON D.C. HISTORICAL STUDIES NOVEMBER 4-5, 2011 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011 Submit your proposal(s) now for the D.C. Historical Studies Conference for individual papers/presentations and panels. In addition to papers, you are encouraged to submit new films, walking tours, author talks, and workshops of practical advice on research and … More Call for Papers: DC Historical Studies Conference
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